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Dialer.Winmuschi

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:34:27 AM
Type: Dialer
Risk Impact: High
File Names: Winmuschi.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


When Dialer.Winmuschi runs, it displays a window inviting you to access "my webcam" using a premium rate telephone number.

Symptoms


Files are detected as Dialer.Winmuschi.

Transmission


The most common installation method for this dialer program is through various Web sites, mainly pornographic in nature.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 26, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 26, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003

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